How to Discuss Intercourse With Your Daughter

Most parents dread talking to their young daughters about sex, but it's something that needs to be done. Education is the only way to keep your daughter safe and protected. She needs to understand sex and the consequences that can come from it, along with how to keep herself protected if she does decide she is ready for sexual intercourse. It's important that your daughter is comfortable talking to you and knows that you're always there if she has any questions or concerns about intercourse.

Instructions

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      Make yourself available to your daughter. Let her know that she can talk to you about anything that may be on her mind. Tell her that she can ask you questions without you getting upset--she is allowed to be curious.

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      Be honest with your daughter. You don't have to tell her the details of your personal sex life, but you don't want to lie to her. Don't tell her that you were a virgin until your marriage if you weren't. The more honest you are with her, the more likely she is to actually listen to what you have to say. You don't want to lose her trust.

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      Tell her that it's okay to wait, regardless of what her friends are doing. She may feel forced into sex just to be "normal." You want to assure her that she is normal and everyone has to do things at their own time.

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      Discuss topics that are appropriate to her age. If your daughter is younger, you may want to discuss what sex is, why people have sex ,and why it's a good idea to wait. On the other hand, it may be too soon to bring up the specifics about various sex acts. Know the maturity level of your daughter.

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      Explain that sex is a part of a mature relationship and should take place only when two people love each other. Explain that teens and young adults may think they're in love, but there's still a lot of maturing that needs to take place before they're ready to accept the consequences of sex.

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      Explain the consequences of sex. Tell your daughter about pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases. Make sure she knows exactly what can happen if she chooses to have sex.

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      Choose a location and confront your daughter in a way that won't be stressful for her. Dr. Phil suggests talking to your daughter during a car ride, that way she has the option of looking out the window. You don't want her to feel nervous or trapped.

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      Bring up the topic in a conversational way. If you watch a show with a sexually active teen, you can ask your daughter what she thought about the show and character. She will be more likely to talk to you this way. She may even feel comfortable enough to ask you questions.

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